RE: Federal Blackcloud
Black Cloud is OK , but there is a bit of marketing hype involved also
But BC will not pattern for a hoot out of a Patternmaster or other stripper type chokes
If you didn't buy a $80+ choke tube , you are fine
The stuff tends to pattern a little tighter than standard steel
I will not say it is that much better than standard steel , if you are using the right choke
BTW I shoot a fair number of the Rio 3" 1 1/4 oz of #3 out of a extended Mod choke tube for ducks
Never felt I had a problem killing ducks
Probely have 4 or 6 flats left in the closet , wished I had odered more last year when they were cheap
I have a flat+ of the Rio 3" BB load , at close to moderate distances
The geese are just as dead as any other load
John